Orlando STD Testing Centers

Orlando's private testing facilities provide diagnostic testing for a variety of conditions, so other patients won't know the reason for your visit. Your test results will be kept private, and will be available to you quickly--usually in 3 business days or less.

STD Statistics in Orlando, FL

STD rates have been rising in Florida. Chlamydia is the most commonly reported STD in Orlando. Chlamydia rates have been increasing slowly over the past few years. In 2008, there were a total of 5,743 cases of chlamydia reported in the area. In 2015, there were a total of 8,022 cases of chlamydia reported in the area.3, 9 Gonorrhea cases have decreased in that time period. In 2008, there were a total of 2,069 cases of gonorrhea reported in Orange County. In 2015, there were a total of 2,203 cases of gonorrhea reported in the city.3, 10 Syphilis cases have been on the rise over the past several years in Orlando and Orange County. In 2008, there were a total of 93 cases of syphilis reported. In 2015, there were a total of 571 cases of syphilis reported.3, 11

Newly diagnosed cases of HIV have been decreasing over the past few years. In 2012, there were a total of 260 newly diagnosed cases of HIV in Orange County. By 2014, that number had dropped to a total of 348 newly diagnosed cases of HIV in the county. The largest at-risk group was in the black community which accounted for 45% of all cases reported. Men were significantly more at-risk than women as men accounted for 70.7% of all cases reported. HIV was most commonly reported in people between the ages of 30 and 39.4 The Centers for Disease Control recommends that any person over the age of 13 and under the age of 64 should be tested at least once for HIV.6

STDs and Sexual Education in Orlando, FL

In Orlando, the school districts make an effort to follow all standards and policies for sex education as dictated by the Florida Department of Education. The current health education curriculum in Florida includes provisions to build an awareness of the benefits of sexual abstinence as the expected standard and the consequences of teenage pregnancy. This approach emphasizes abstinence-until-marriage as the only certain way to prevent pregnancy out of wedlock and STDs. Curriculum is designed for students in grades 7 through 12 and also includes a teen dating violence and abuse component. The curriculum should include the definition of dating violence and abuse, the warning signs of dating violence and abusive behavior, the characteristics of healthy relationships, measures to prevent and stop dating violence and abuse, and community resources available to victims of dating violence and abuse. Florida policies allow for school districts to include HIV awareness education but do not require it. If it is included, HIV awareness education must include medically accurate and age-appropriate materials.7

Orange County is also the recipient of a grant from the CDC to improve sex education. The goals of the county is also responsible for gathering data for the CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey.8

High school aged people account for a large portion of reported STDs in Orlando. People between the ages of 15 and 19 were the second largest group to report cases of any STDs in Florida.3 The CDC suggests that all women with multiple partners, regardless of age, should also be tested for STDs. It is recommended that any sexually active person should be tested once a year for STDs.6

STDs and Demographics in Orlando, FL

In 2015, there were a total of 8,022 cases of chlamydia reported in Orlando and Orange County. In Florida, women account for 74.6% of all chlamydia cases reported. Men accounted for 25.3% of cases reported and the remaining 0.1% were reported in the transgender community. Chlamydia was most commonly reported in people between the ages of 20 and 29. Orlando accounts for 8.9% of all chlamydia cases reported in the state of Florida.3

In 2015, there were a total of 2,203 cases of gonorrhea reported in Orlando and Orange County. In Florida, men and women each account for about 50% of all cases reported. There is a very small group of reports that reflect the prevalence of the infection in the transgender community. Gonorrhea is more commonly reported in people between the ages of 20 and 34. Orlando accounts for 9.1% of all gonorrhea cases reported in Florida.3

In 2015, there were a total of 571 cases of syphilis reported in Orlando and Orange County. In Florida, men account for 90.2% of all syphilis cases reported. The remaining cases were all reported in women. Syphilis is most commonly reported in people over the age of 25. Orlando accounts for 10.7% of all syphilis cases reported in the state of Florida.3 The CDC recommends screenings at least once a year for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis for all sexually active gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.6

Your Best Orlando, FL STD Testing Option

Orlando offers its visitors and residents a plethora of fun things to do from amusement parks to the arts. The city also has many options for STD treatment and testing. If you are concerned that you may have been exposed to an STD, getting tested is simple, affordable and confidential with STDTestExpress.com. To get started, answer a few brief medical questions to receive a personal test recommendation from our doctors. From there you can pick a lab to visit from our vast network of locations throughout your area. Sample collection often takes less than 30 minutes and your results are usually back within 3 business days or less. Our medical staff is available to answer any questions you have and prescription services are available if medically appropriate and allowed by state law. It is just that simple to go and get tested today. If available in your area, In-Home Collection even allows you to be tested at home, work or another location of your choice.